Soyuz 21 K

GPTKB entity

Statements (90)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:spacecraft
gptkbp:collaboration yes
limited
gptkbp:communication_system gptkb:radio_station
gptkbp:cooling_system phenolic resin
gptkbp:crew gptkb:Valery_Ryumin
gptkb:Viktor_Patsayev
gptkb:Boris_Volynov
yes
extensive
several months
splashdown
continuous monitoring
prioritized
rigorous selection process
1976-01-29
experienced cosmonauts
constant communication with ground control
important for mission success
gptkbp:crew_capacity gptkb:3
2
gptkbp:date 1976-01-21
gptkbp:duration 7 days
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:1976
1976-01-14
extensive pre-launch testing
detailed analysis conducted
1976-01-29
gptkbp:flight_style gptkb:1
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Soyuz 21 K
gptkbp:impact significant impact on space exploration.
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for gptkb:Salyut_5
gptkbp:is_aplace_for 250 km
gptkbp:landing_site gptkb:Kazakhstan
gptkbp:launch_date 1976-01-14
03:00 UTC
gptkbp:launch_event 100%
high
gptkbp:launch_mass 7,200 kg
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Baikonur_Cosmodrome
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Soyuz-U
gptkbp:launch_window limited
1976-01-14 to 1976-01-29
gptkbp:launched gptkb:1
gptkbp:legacy paved the way for future missions
gptkbp:life_support_system closed-loop system
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkbp:mass 2,500 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:Moscow
gptkb:scientific_research
completed
successful
space station resupply
months of preparation
thoroughly documented
successful mission analysis
gptkbp:mission_duration 15 days
7 days, 22 hours, 12 minutes
gptkbp:mission_type gptkb:human_spaceflight
crewed
gptkbp:module gptkb:Soyuz_spacecraft
yes
gptkbp:notable_mission demonstrated long-duration spaceflight capabilities
gptkbp:operational_period gptkb:1976
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:operator gptkb:Soviet_space_program
gptkbp:orbit_type low Earth orbit
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 51.6 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period 90 minutes
gptkbp:payload_capacity 7,200 kg
gptkbp:perigee 200 km
gptkbp:post_mission_support provided by ground teams
gptkbp:power_source solar panels
gptkbp:recovery_method gptkb:Kazakhstan
parachute landing
gptkbp:related_vehicle gptkb:Soyuz_descent_module
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Soyuz_T
gptkbp:research biological experiments
materials science experiments
gptkbp:service yes
gptkbp:significance first crewed mission to Salyut 5
gptkbp:spacecraft gptkb:Soyuz
gptkb:spacecraft
modular design
advanced navigation systems
successful recovery
gptkbp:speed ballistic reentry
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Soyuz_22
gptkb:Soyuz_T